Prostate cancer causes over 3000 deaths in Australian men every year, making it the fourth-largest cause of death in Australian males. The risk of prostate cancer increases with age and family history. By the age of 85, approximately 1 in 5 Australian males will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
One of the most effective and non invasive medical imaging examinations to detect prostate cancer and provide information about other concerns is a Prostate MRI. Prostate MRI is now the imaging technique of choice to detect prostate cancer.
Lake Imaging offer this service from St John of God Hospital clinics in Ballarat and Geelong.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills 118 people every day or one person every 12 minutes, killing around 40% more males than females across the country.
Lake Imaging offer a range of cardiac imaging examinations to detect, diagnose and measure the risk of cardiovascular disease some of which include CT Coronary Angiogram, CT Calcium Score, Echocardiography and Myocardial Perfusion (MIBI).
It is best to speak to your GP to understand your risk of CVD and to determine what cardiac imaging examinations may be relevant to you.
Further information can be found here.
Occupational lung disease such as Silicosis is an incurable lung disease caused by inhalation of very fine silica (sand) dust. There has recently been increased media attention for this disease as many workers are developing silicosis and other silica dust diseases, often with only short-term exposure.
Lake Imaging offers a high-quality low dose high-resolution CT scan or ILO chest x-ray to help in the effective diagnosis of this disease.
Further information can be found here.
Looking after your musculoskeletal health and maintaining strong and healthy bones is vital for men’s overall wellbeing and health. An MSK examination provides valuable insights to help diagnose and monitor conditions such as fractures, arthritis, ligament tears, and muscle injuries. Here at Lake, our experienced Radiologists perform interventional injections and pain management procedures.
A Bone Densitometry (DEXA) scan can detect conditions such as Osteoporosis and other bone issues early. By speaking to your GP, you can determine whether a referral to Lake Imaging could be of benefit.
Level 9, 45 William Street,
Melbourne, VIC 3000
